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Chitral vs Islamabad

PK Pakistan PK Pakistan

Chitral, Pakistan compared with Islamabad, Pakistan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Country Pakistan Pakistan
Nomad score 4.5 / 10 5.8 / 10
Cost of living $307 / mo $1,406 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 15°C 31° / 21°C
Air quality (AQI) 52 Moderate 103 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Average high 20.1°C 27°C
Average low 10.3°C 16°C
Precipitation 47 mm / mo 93 mm / mo
Sunshine 312 h / mo 303 h / mo
Humidity 43% 60%
Rain days 4.9 / mo 8.7 / mo
Wind speed 8.1 km/h 10.6 km/h

PK Chitral · average high by month

PK Islamabad · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
US AQI 52 103
PM2.5 3.2 µg/m³ 18.5 µg/m³
PM10 8.8 µg/m³ 26.9 µg/m³
Ozone 98 µg/m³ 161 µg/m³
UV index 0 6.6

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.5 3.7
Local Payment Services 3.1 5.5
Startup Scene 1.5 5.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Air Conditioning 3.5 6.7
Green Spaces 7.2 7.7
Natural Disaster Risk 4.4 5.1
Noise Pollution 7.2 4.9
Seasonal Variety 7.6 6.4
Weather 7.0 6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Mobile Network Coverage 5.4 7.5
Power Grid Reliability 3.7 6.0
Public WiFi Availability 1.9 3.9
VPN Reliability 6.0 6.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Accommodation Cost 8.9 7.6
Cost of Living 8.8 8.2
Currency Stability 3.7 3.4
Entertainment Cost 7.4 7.3
Food & Groceries 8.5 8.1
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 7.2
Transportation Cost 8.1 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Culture 7.1 6.9
Indoors Fun 2.5 4.6
Language Learning Opportunities 3.1 5.1
Local Experiences & Tours 6.9 6.3
Nightlife 1.6 3.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.2 8.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.9 2.5
Nomad Friendly 2.2 4.6
Online Community Presence 1.1 2.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Cafes with WiFi 1.6 6.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.7 5.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.9 4.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.9 2.6
Internet Speed 3.4 7.0
Local SIM Card Availability 5.8 7.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Fitness Facilities 2.1 5.9
Food Scene 3.4 6.6
Healthy Food Options 3.0 5.3
Yoga Studios 1.1 4.3

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Healthcare 3.8 7.0
Healthcare Affordability 8.5 8.5
Healthcare Quality 3.1 6.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.7 0.8
Ease of Business Registration 2.9 4.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.7 3.6
Freedom of Speech 3.1 3.6
Political Stability 3.7 3.6
Tax Friendliness 5.8 5.7
Visa Ease 3.4 4.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Air Quality 8.2 4.2
Cleanliness 5.9 6.0
Environmental Quality 8.0 6.0
Family Friendly 5.0 6.3
Language Barrier 3.5 6.5
Work-Life Balance 6.3 6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Female Friendly 4.6 5.4
Racial Tolerance 5.7 6.1
Safety 5.7 6.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Airport Connectivity 3.1 6.8
Cycling 3.2 3.3
Intercity Travel Options 3.8 6.0
Public Transit 2.5 4.7
Ride-sharing Services 0.4 7.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 2.2
Walkability 4.9 4.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Coworking Quality 0.9 4.5
Freelance Ecosystem 1.9 4.5
Networking Opportunities 1.9 4.2
Remote Job Opportunities 2.0 4.1
Time Zone Favorability 4.8 6.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Jeans $5.39 per pair $23 per pair
Summer Dress $4.31 per dress $18 per dress
Running Shoes $18 per pair $64 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Dining Out $4.31 per month $29 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Cinema Ticket $1.44 per ticket $4.30 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Coffee $0.90 per cup $3.04 per cup
Beer $2.16 per pint $4.30 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.26 per meal $2.69 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $11 per meal $25 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.23 per meal $5.73 per meal
Apples $0.65 per kg $1.25 per kg
Bread $0.36 per loaf $0.79 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.22 per bottle $0.39 per bottle
Milk $0.47 per liter $1.00 per liter
Rice $0.72 per kg $1.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $1.62 per kg $5.19 per kg
Beef $1.80 per kg $4.66 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $8.98 per bottle $21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Groceries $29 per month $107 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Health Insurance $3.59 per month $8.95 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Doctor Visit (GP) $2.87 per visit $8.95 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $0.72 per purchase $2.86 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Housing $36 per month $161 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $43 per month $233 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $162 per month $680 per month
Coworking Space $14 per month $79 per month
Coliving Space $72 per month $161 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Internet & Mobile $5.39 per month $13 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Leisure Activities $1.80 per month $18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Haircut $1.26 per visit $5.37 per visit
Laundry $0.72 per kg $0.54 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Mobile Plan $2.87 per month $6.45 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11 per month $20 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $2.52 one-time $3.58 one-time
Gym Membership $5.39 per month $29 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $2.69 per hour $8.95 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Transportation $7.19 per month $36 per month
Taxi Start $0.54 per trip $1.07 per trip
Taxi per km $0.29 per km $0.43 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $7.19 per month $13 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $1.44 per trip $2.33 per trip
Gasoline $1.04 per liter $1.13 per liter
Scooter Rental $7.19 per month $5.37 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Utilities $11 per month $43 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
PK Chitral PK Islamabad
Visa & Legal Fees $1.80 per month $0.00 per month